German Map Guide Vol. 40 – Westphalia II – Arnsberg – is Now Shipping

Map Guide to German Parish Registers – Kingdom of Prussia, Province of Westphalia II, covering the RB of Arnsberg has just been published by Family Roots Publishing Company. This is volume 40 of the German Map Guide series. This volume Continue reading German Map Guide Vol. 40 – Westphalia II – Arnsberg – is Now Shipping

Two Books Reviewed: Both Simple and Direct but Completely Different

Abstracts of Obituaries in the Western Christian Advocate 1834–1850 and Lands of the German Empire and Before have nothing in common; except, each is pure in its own simplicity. Each book was compiled to fill a very specific research need. Continue reading Two Books Reviewed: Both Simple and Direct but Completely Different

Getting Started Researching Your German Roots

If you have no experience researching your German ancestors, then Finding Your German Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide is the book for you. In this inexpensive primer, author Kevan M. Hansen provides an introduction for researchers who have no previous experience Continue reading Getting Started Researching Your German Roots

Map Guide to German Parish Registers – Oldenburg & Schleswig-Holstein – Back in Print

Back in Print! The Map Guide to German Parish Registers – Oldenburg & Schleswig-Holstein has been out-of-print for some time. We’re happy to announce that’s it’s now available again. Published by Family Roots Publishing Company, Map Guide to German Parish Continue reading Map Guide to German Parish Registers – Oldenburg & Schleswig-Holstein – Back in Print

German Map Guide – Westphalia I and the Principalities of Lippe & Schaumburg-Lippe is Now Shipping

We just took delivery of Volume 39 of the German Map Guide series, soft cover editions. The hard cover volumes will ship next week after receipt from the bindery. The title is Map Guide to German Parish Registers – Kingdom Continue reading German Map Guide – Westphalia I and the Principalities of Lippe & Schaumburg-Lippe is Now Shipping

German Map Guide Multiple-Volume German State Sets on Sale for 20% Off & FREE USA Shipping

For the first time since the inception of the Map Guide to German Parish Registers project in 2004, Family Roots Publishing is offering the completed German State multiple-volume sets of the soft-cover books at 20% off retail. This is a Continue reading German Map Guide Multiple-Volume German State Sets on Sale for 20% Off & FREE USA Shipping

Germanic Genealogist Horst Reschke – 1930-2011 – RIP – We Will Miss You

While reading my Deseret News newspaper this evening, I was saddened to read that my friend and colleague of many years, Horst Reschke, has passed away. Horst was an expert in Germanic genealogy research and wrote a column for Heritage Continue reading Germanic Genealogist Horst Reschke – 1930-2011 – RIP – We Will Miss You

National Archives Displays Newly Declassified Secret Ink Documents from 1918

The following news release, dated July 11, 2011, is from the National Archives Press Room. Washington, DC – From July 11-31, 2011, the National Archives will display newly declassified documents from 1918 detailing German secret ink formulas. The oldest newly Continue reading National Archives Displays Newly Declassified Secret Ink Documents from 1918

German Map Guide – Alsace-Lorraine VI – District of Lothringen II Now Shipping

Map Guide to German Parish Registers – Imperial Province of Alsace-Lorraine VI (Elsass-Lothringen – District of Lothringen II – French Department of Lorraine – Kreise (Arrondissements) Saarburg and Salzburg with full index of included towns, by Kevan Hansen is now Continue reading German Map Guide – Alsace-Lorraine VI – District of Lothringen II Now Shipping

German Map Guide – Alsace-Lorraine V – District of Lothringen I – Now Available

Map Guide to German Parish Registers – Imperial Province of Alsace-Lorraine V (Elsass-Lothringen – District of Lothringen I – French Department of Lorraine – Kreise (Arrondissements) Bolchen, Diedenhofen, Forbach, Metz and Saargemünd with full index of included towns, by Kevan Continue reading German Map Guide – Alsace-Lorraine V – District of Lothringen I – Now Available

PAL-AM National Conference, 2-4 June 2011, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The following was received from Debbie Parker Wayne: This year the National Conference of the Palatines to America (PAL-AM) will be held at the Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Co-sponsor and local host of the conference will be the Continue reading PAL-AM National Conference, 2-4 June 2011, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

New Free Records Online for Czech Republic, France, Germany, France, Poland, Portugal, Spain & USA at FamilySearch.org

The following was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch: New Free Records Online for Czech Republic, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain Keep updating your wish list as FamilySearch continues to expand its online historical records. New collection additions Continue reading New Free Records Online for Czech Republic, France, Germany, France, Poland, Portugal, Spain & USA at FamilySearch.org